El Inca Restaurant in Köln

It was delicious, the atmosphere was authentic and the service was great!

In the basement, cozy, not too big, relaxed, friendly staff

Food and cocktails beyond expectation. Couples must have "The piscina" as after- food- drink.

Contains dishes better than others, the staff is very friendly. Will recommend lomo salteado !

A little cramped, but the food and service is exceptional.

The El Inca Restaurant in Cologne offers authentic Latin American cuisine, especially Peruvian specialties. The dishes are prepared according to original recipes, and the cocktails contain pulp from South America without artificial flavors. ​ el-inca.de However, due to the restaurant's popularity, it can become very busy and hectic at peak times, which can affect the ambience. Guests report longer waiting times for food and drinks as well as increased background noise. ​ Some guests also complain about the cramped table arrangement, which makes moving around the restaurant difficult. ​ Overall, El Inca offers an authentic dining experience with tasty dishes, but be prepared for a lively atmosphere and possible wait times.

By far one of my favorite Peruvian food restaurants here in Germany, it is located in Köln, I recommend it 100%, you will not regret it.

We went to Cologne for the weekend and decided to give this place a chance after reading all its good reviews. Place was full on a Friday night but we were still able to be seated quickly. It’s nicely decorated with different objects from Latin America, wooden tables, etc. First thing was: the drinks are so big! I LOVE cocktails and being able to get them in a decent size for around 10 euro made me very happy. They also have a “happy hour” for cocktails which makes them even cheaper in certain times so def worth it. I really liked the food, we were able to try some different dishes and they were all very delicious, their meat tender and the sauce that came with it was a bit spicy but also delicious. Cassava was good, nice nachos and the ceviche was also delicious. Good food portions. The waiters were very friendly and the restaurant itself has a good energy with people talking and some nice music. Will definitely come back here next time I’ll be in cologne :) 10/10

Simply great, authentic cuisine, very crowded and the seating is cramped, definitely make a reservation

Excellent Peruvian restaurant with many years of experience, the food is phenomenal and with a variety of dishes not only Peruvian.

Very rustic, authentic location, great food, exciting drinks (my tip: dark Peruvian beer!). The best ceviche outside of South America...😁

It was my first time there and I thought it was great. Small cellar restaurant with very good food and very nice staff. When it's full, the volume is already high, and what's around it makes up for it.

I love El Inca! Authentic, cozy, romantic and simply delicious! The staff is also very nice. Everyone should eat here at least once.

Extremely friendly staff, always smiling; the food is very delicious and very nice decor&atmosphere. I will come again

We went to this restaurant and the food was delicious. I love South American cultures and as a gringo I think it was a very nice experience to try Peruvian food and see a part of Peru so close to my house. Everything tasted very good and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The waiter was very friendly and attentive, I really liked being able to use my Spanish in a place where I felt comfortable. I will definitely return to try the other dishes. Thank you very much for the great experience. We had a great time at your restaurant😄

Great evening Great ambience In the basement Service very friendly Food delicious

We were very satisfied. The food is extremely tasty, the service was really friendly and the location in the basement is cute.

I almost always order the same thing and the truth is that the few meals I have tried, I have loved them. The atmosphere is comfortable even though the place is small and the workers are friendly. Although I would like more variety in the desserts because I feel like there isn't that much.

We were there with a group of friends. Everyone enjoyed the food, some of the starters were sumptuous. However, the service is a bit slow. However, the friendliness and the food were convincing.

A very authentic Peruvian cuisine with extra ordinary ambiance. Food is of highest quality

We were here with 25 people for the Christmas party. The mood/ambience was excellent, only surpassed by the friendliness of the staff and the outstanding quality of the food and drinks.

This is my favourite restaurant in all of cologne. The food is delicious, the service is warm and friendly and the ambiance cannot be beat. Highly recommend.

A top restaurant with a fantastic ambience! It's always fun to eat there. The cocktails are great too!

Lovely little basement restaurant with interesting South American decor. The food and cocktails were excellent and the service was quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will return!

Great Peruvian food, the atmosphere there is authentic.. beautifully decorated, warm and loud. El Inca is always worth a visit, but never without a reservation.

I visited this place 2 years ago and it became one of my favorite Peruvian restaurants in Germany Today I took my team so they can try it, it was such a disappointment The lomo saltado was served with yellow rice. The aji de gallina was dry, too spicy even for me that I'm Peruvian, and with fat pieces ....it felt like it was done a week ago. It was the most disgusting aji de gallina I ever tasted. Causa and ceviche were ok The chicharrón de pescado, it tasted like it was re fried a couple of times The yuca ...was so dry, also tasted like it was from yesterday. Not at all the tasty food it used to be, and I'm never returning again.

I love this place. I'm just wondering why the cocktail in the Pitcher is €0.50 more expensive than the individual cocktails?

Always more than delicious! From the host to the staff to the food a 10 with a star. We are always happy to come to you. Thank you for the lovely evening

Not recommended for vegetarians. But the only vegetarian dish they had (quesedilla) was very well made, and that for 12,8 €

Good home-style Peruvian cuisine since the 90s. Good service and cocktails. The prices are still moderate. Unfortunately, all dishes, main courses and starters have shrunk considerably. Significantly less food is now served and savings are made in this way.

Still delicious like it was in 1999

We had dinner at El Inca last Saturday for the first time, and I must say, everything was amazing! Great food and excellent service. We had a lovely time, and I would absolutely come back very soon!

Very friendly staff and delicious food! Very good atmosphere! Totally recommended!

Best place for some nice Peruvian and sudamerican food ❤️ our favourite for sundays 👌

My favorite restaurant, when you go down the stairs and enter the restaurant you feel like you are in another world, great atmosphere, friendly people, delicious food and great drinks. What more could you want?

Just wow 🤩 ‼️ A really great time here. The food was OUTSTANDING for fair prices! I would never have found this place without dyli.food recommendations as its very discreet. Still if you are in Köln looking for great south american or spanish food go there. You cannot do wrong (and try to go on a less sunny day as the restaurant doesn’t have a terrace).

10,000 points, really very good and well prepared, delicious food. I also highlight the good service of their waiters, the food arrived quite quickly and I was satisfied.

I love the place. It is like a Latin American oasis within the center of Colonia. With friendly service and excellent ceviche and meat. The prices are adequate for what they serve (fish ceviche €12.50, barbecue for two €49). We will return

Ever had peruvian? give it a try in this basement restaurant! Pretty big fan of the dorado(a) but the mexican/south american influence is pretty much pouring out of every dish and the atmosphere as well. you get culture shock just leaving the place, definitely swing by

Typical Peruvian food, delicious and economical. Delicious drinks :)

Very good food for a good Price. Good service and ambience too. Definetely will go back!

It is a traditional place with a very good atmosphere.

I’ve been here like ten times this year and all the time it surpasses expectations in value to money for Köln

It‘s just a beautiful place! Highly recommended.

One of the best in Cologne! You have to have been there!

Best Peruvian food Cologne. Super tasty and great ambience, what more could you want 😋

Very tasty and friendly service

Last night we were at “El Inca”. We were there around 7 p.m. on a Friday and didn't have a reservation. Nevertheless, even though it was extremely crowded, we thankfully got a seat. The staff was super nice. We ordered empañadas as a starter. Class. I then had “Lomo Saltodo” as my main course and should have eaten less overall that day. The portion size was enormous and the quality and taste was A1. In addition, I treated myself to the Inca Cola. Yummy. Last but not least, I ordered a piña colada. Finally a restaurant that does this excellently. Not too sweet and nice and creamy. Thanks for the great evening. We go there regularly now.

Super tasty restaurant, with large portions. Can only recommend it. Depending on the situation, call ahead and reserve a table.

We got this restaurant as a tip and it was more than worth it. Absolutely fair prices, great food and fantastic service. A new date has been booked and we will definitely be back!!!

A small restaurant with character and a happy atmosphere! We had a very nice evening at El Inca. Meat and fish lovers will get their money's worth here and we recommend the "The Chef Recommends" section (or similar) in the menu. After we ate we sat together for a while and had a good chat over Peruvian and Colombian beer.

Trust customer for about 7/8 years. Quality outstanding.

A real insider tip!! We like to be here several times a month. Absolute recommendation. The food is really great and the cocktails are a real treat. The staff is really very friendly and the prices are absolutely fair.

Very nice experience …just a little pricey!!!

The food is just so bad that you lose the joy of eating out. Tasteless, bad products. Unfortunately it wasn't the first time. There are Peruvian/Latin American cuisine restaurants worthy of their name. El Inca is definitely not one of them. Too bad.

Great food and friendly staff. You could probably put fewer tables differently so that there is a little more space and air 😉

Justifiable prices for their quality. Top

We had a wonderful evening. Price-performance simply unbeatable. The food was of top quality and the team was really nice. We also got lots of recommendations for food and drinks. I'm looking forward to next time!

It was a surprise to find an authentic Peruvian restaurant in Germany with such quality. The ceviche is amazing. Cool decoration and nice service.

Delicious and authentic. Very friendly and relaxed.

Delicious ! Can only be recommended

Very tasty dishes, super nice atmosphere, very, very nice chefs and cellars, especially the boss is a very friendly, nice and understanding person. We are happy to come and look forward to our next visit ❤️🥰

A restaurant with a menu of different "Latin American dishes" (not only Peruvian food). The restaurant's decoration has a mix of cultures; However, the food does not have any authentic flavor. I came because of the reviews and it was frankly very disappointing. I don't know if my compatriots have lost their palate and taste by living abroad for so long. Of course if you want to eat good Peruvian food, this IS NOT THE PLACE.

No air conditioning, uncomfortable chairs, far too narrow. The waiter poured juice all over his pants, backpack and shoes. I had to subject the 3 parts to an intensive cleaning and we didn't even get a discount for that, we also had to pay for the drink. Food looks good, but doesn't taste great in our eyes. That was definitely our last time here.

Delicious anticuchos, pisco sour, ceviche. Excellent service and atmosphere

It is a nice place, the food is tasty, the ceviche and the natural juices. Everything is great with typical flavors and good atmosphere, thank you very much for everything, the incredible attention.

I was in Cologne for a few days and became aware of this small restaurant through a voucher offer. Very good South American meat. All dishes tasted very good and the staff was very welcoming. I can recommend it to everyone.

Food was great, the rest was very bad. Waited half an hour for a cocktail and then the waitress appeared twice at 4 tables and was very listless and overwhelmed. Rarely seen such bad service. Wow.

Magnificent restaurant, delicious food. The tables are a little crowded. Very friendly and attentive service. We will definitely repeat

We were just at El Inca for the first time and really loved it. The staff are friendly, even though we didn't make a reservation, we were still offered a table. The atmosphere is very cozy and the food is really delicious. The prices are also completely reasonable. Thank you very much for the lovely evening and keep it up!!!

The best ceviche in the whole area! Very friendly service. I'm always happy to come to you :)

Excellent service, very tasty food and drinks, authentic location. Nos encantaba mucho 😍 hopefully again soon. Greetings from Leipzig!

Wonderful. Complements a great vacation. No rip-off as regular prices.

Great food in a nice atmosphere! Very nicely decorated restaurant, very pleasant despite the hot temperatures. The portion was more than enough and everyone enjoyed it very much! Cocktails are great and don't just taste like alcohol or are too sweet. Happy to come back! :)

Amazing food ! The cocktails are delicious. The service is slow.

Only recommended! I've been eating there for a few years. The food tastes delicious and the decor is very nice and traditional. The juices are delicious and without any flavor enhancement, all natural! The service is wonderful.

Always delicious! We have Lomo Saltado, Yucas Fritas, Causa Rellena de Palta, Ají de Gallina, Chicha morada and Pisco Sour. Everything was very well prepared and tasted great. Like in Peru. Value for money 5 stars. I can only recommend.

Very delicious, the lomo saltado, OMG I recommend it The cocktails are very delicious and the service is very good, friendly, smiling, makes you want to return

A very authentic restaurant, best ceviche in Cologne. You have to be patient with the service, but everyone is very friendly and helpful

Im Latino so I know about South American food and I need to said that this place is top on my list not only in Cologne also in Europe, the taste of the ingredients are really authentic (I would love to know where are they shopping everyday) 🙈 I had Guanabana juice and Lulo which was amazing and reminded me to be in Colombia, the prices are good as the quality is perfect and the staff are really friendly to help you with your order, definitely I will like to recommend you this place and just try as many options as you can, hope to go back on my next holidays One plus is that is open in Sundays and is most then perfect to go with your partner to have a new place to discover (as I did and it was a perfect idea)

One of my favorite restaurants in Cologne and has been around for over 30 years! The employees are super nice, you are greeted with a smile and feel welcome. The decor is quite rustic but totally comfortable, you feel like you're on vacation and far away from Cologne. The food is very good, top quality and varied. The cocktails are also really good and there are special prices on them every day. I will gladly come again :)

You will receive a warm welcome in this restaurant. However, not only is the service really good, but also the food. The only drawback that could be mentioned is that you can't sit outside. Thanks to the team and we will definitely come back again.

Authentic Peruvian cuisine, great, friendly service staff and a nice atmosphere. Simply great, I would love to come back

Discovered this great Peruvian restaurant in the middle of Cologne. The interior of the restaurant is in the basement and is really unusual but beautifully decorated. The food and drinks came quite quickly and everything was really delicious. We would come back at any time

Best Latin American restaurant in all of Cologne and the surrounding area! We love it at El Inca - the food, the atmosphere, the friendly atmosphere and of course the Pisco Sour. :-) Very, very big praise to the two bosses and their team! <3

Very good meal and superb cocktail

Everyone was very friendly, delicious food, fast service, very welcoming! It was very hot but it was worth it.

Still my favorite place for South American food in Cologne. I love it

Solid Peruvian restaurant that has maintained quality even after 10 years since we last visited. Good ceviche. Prices are ok (unfortunately Peruvian food is always very expensive in Germany). You have to make a reservation and bring your time.

Felt like Peru for couple of hours. Real Peruvian tastes and atmosphere.

A small restaurant with a very individual interior. The restaurant is located in the basement and can only be reached via stairs. The furnishings are dark and simple, but the decoration is more colorful and rich. Pictures, signs and figures from South America decorate the interior and the counter is occupied by a herd of plush llamas. The waitresses are very friendly and helpful, so you immediately feel at home as a guest. The menu offers a cross-section of South American cuisine and contains something for every taste, from meat to fish and vegetarian dishes. Likewise the drinks menu. Anyone who wants to get to know the cuisine of South America is in good hands. The restaurant is very popular, so make a reservation.

Very tasty, service very attentive and friendly

Very tasty food. Good service is always a must on any restaurant, and this place did not disappoint on any way. I will come back.

Very good food and nice service It's worth eating here in its own beautiful South American style.

A wonderful restaurant with very good food and fantastic drinks and cocktails. On Sundays there is happy hour for cocktails and it's worth it. We had our business lunch here (16 people) and we were all absolutely satisfied. The staff is super nice and accommodating, quick and we were just completely happy. Many thanks again to the El Inca team

Very nice service. top starters and delicious main course.

Came for the food, stayed for the pisco sour. Good food, great service

Me again 😁, Today, I visited the restaurant and unfortunately, I can't recommend this place at all. Tho the restaurant was half full, we had to wait in order to give our orders. The first dish was the ragout with chicken. The regout was on 2 potatoes and with rice. In my opinion, the rice was not done. The ragout was nothing special and I have had the feeling that the ingredients were not fresh and more convenience food. The same feeling did I have with the other dish, was the one with tortillas. I did not could finish it. The tortillas were tasting like nothing. I also post the the bill in order to show that I was here. So, absolutely can't understand the good reviews. No recommendations on my behalf.

Very good Peruvian Good quality price Highly recommended

Our absolute favorite restaurant. Great ambience, the food is fantastic, the cocktails too and the service is very friendly and accommodating. Always a highlight for us.